The Canadian Content Contest and Over 40 Contest was very well attended with standing room only. The evening kicked off with the our new Over 40 Contest which is a new event to commemorate PPBSO Ottawa’s 40th anniversary. The award was presented to the winner by Joan Matthews-Khan who generously donated to the Ottawa Branch to […]

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of James Gray on February 15, 2012, aged 35, after a lengthy struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. James’ piping career included the Ogilvy Pipe Band, the Air Command Pipes and Drums, Rob Roy Pipe Band, the Band of […]

Request for Raffle Donations Organizers of the Ottawa Branch Knockout Competitions are requesting donations for raffle items. Any size and value would be appreciated. The raffles help to off-set the higher cost of the new venue so please be generous! If you wish to help out, please contact James or Susan: secretary@ppbso-ottawa.org

Several Ottawa Branch members were recognized in Kansas City at the Winter Storm 2012 Contest. Congratulations go to Colin Clancey of Kingston, Ontario for placing first in the United States Silver Medal Piobaireachd Competition! Adjudicators for this event were Stuart Liddell of Scotland, Bruce Gandy of Canada, and Alastair Dunn of Scotland. Congratulations also to […]